Hair growth occurs in cycles. Each strand grows for a period of two to six years, and during this 6 years, hair will grow about ½ inch/1.3 centimeter (0.5 in) a month, so any terrible haircut will soon be a thing of the past. After its growth period, a strand of hair will go dormant and eventually die, as it is pushed out by the growth of a replacement from the hair follicle. Under normal conditions, 90 per cent or your hair is in the growth period, and only 10 per cent is dormant or dying. So, you should lose about 100-150 strands a day – no problem! If you're experiencing greater than normal hair loss, take a look at various possibilities before jumping to conclusions. It is easier to diagnose and correct as soon as you notice it, and your doctor can be an ally in helping you solve the issue.

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Part 1 of 4: Seeing Your Medical Practitioner

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See a doctor. Hair loss can be a symptom of a disease – Lupus and Diabetes are two common causes. When hair loss appears to have no other cause, you need to check with your doctor. Diabetes and Lupus are more dangerous than the hair loss they cause.

Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss. Usually, you will see the signs of these on your scalp. Have them diagnosed and get them treated!

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Investigate your family genetics. How about mom and dad? Hair loss, particularly pattern hair loss, is partially a result of heredity, and heredity from both sides. Unfortunately, this one can’t be reversed. Discuss this issue with your doctor if you think it is a possible cause.

Part 2 of 4: Diet and Exercise

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Check your diet. If you are not eating a balanced diet, your entire body will be affected, and your hair is a part of your body. Certain proteins, minerals, and oils are critical for normal hair health.

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Check your stress levels. Anxiety and stress are common causes of hair loss. Some stress cannot be avoided – death of a loved one, divorce, loss of job, financial worries – but you can take steps to reduce their affects on your body. One of these is regular exercise. As well, you need to develop relaxation techniques, such as breathing therapy or yoga. Whatever works for you, increase it!

Practice meditation. Meditation can help to both reduce stress and restore your hormonal balance. Practicing meditation can also help you in other aspects of your life.

Get some daily exercise. Walk, swim or bike for 30 to 60 minutes per day. Or try playing a sport like tennis so that you can take out your aggression by hitting a ball. The exercise will help to lower your stress levels.

Talk or write it out.Talk to your spouse, to a friend or family member, or to a therapist about what you're experiencing. Take the time to record your feelings in a journal.

Part 3 of 4: Hair Treatments

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Be sure that the shampoos you're using aren't harsh. Harsh shampoos can cause increased hair loss. There is an ingredient in shampoo which causes it to lather – surfactant. Too much of this can cause itchy, dry, and scaly scalps, and those conditions can cause hair loss.

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Rethink your hair processing. Other hair treatments will increase hair loss. Frequent dyes, perms, and dry heat (blow dryers and curling irons) can damage hair. Your follicles are still operating well, but your live hair is fried and falling out.If you find that you are doing everything right and have no diseases or scalp conditions,

Part 4 of 4: Other Possible Causes

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Consider the possibility of a vitamin deficiency. Some initial research studies show that low levels of biotin and vitamin B12 are linked to hair loss. Taking a B-complex vitamin may help to ensure you are not deficient in these two important vitamins. In addition, B-complex vitamins are recommended to help your body cope better with regular stressors.

If you're into natural remedies, you might like to know that herbalists commonly recommend saw palmetto for treating hair loss. This herb blocks the production of DHT, a hormone that is suspected to cause hair loss in some people. One placebo-controlled double-blinded clinical trial supports this claim.[citation needed]

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Natural remedies are available as well. Most of these include essential oils, that is, concentrated oils from specific plants. Provillus is a very good example of this method of hair loss treatment. Provillus is an oral supplement, which works to block DHT, a form of testosterone that is responsible for 95 percent of hair loss. It also works to stimulate the scalp and bring dead follicles back to life. You can use Provillus as a preventative tool, starting the program before hair loss becomes severe, or you can use it after DHT has already begun to take hold of your hair and scalp. You can get it at the link below.

You will want to try other remedies, which fall into three categories.

Medicines developed specifically for hair loss. There are a multitude of creams, pills, and ointments available to try. Everyone is different and what works for one will not necessarily work for you. You will need to experiment to find one that seems to work best for you.

Surgery: There are a wide variety of procedures available to you, however, they are quite costly. Any type of permanent hair replacement will take several months, several visits, and several trips to your bank account. Research your options, and get several consultations before a final decision.Try the least expensive and lifestyle change options first. If they work, you have saved yourself time and money. But don’t sit on the situation too long – hair loss can be a symptom of something more serious.

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